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Conjugation Chart of “Dar” (to give) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Dar”

The simple present tense of dar is used to express actions happening in the present moment or habitual actions. For example, Doy un regalo a mi madre. (I give a gift to my mother.)

Dar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations in the present tense.

How to Use Dar in the Present Tense

Dar generally means to give, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To give: This is the most common meaning. For example, Yo doy un regalo a mi mamá. (I give a gift to my mom.)

To produce or yield: For example, El árbol da frutos. (The tree yields fruit.)

To hit or strike: In a colloquial sense, it can mean to hit someone. For example, ¡Te doy un golpe si no te callas! (I’ll hit you if you don’t shut up!)

To face or overlook: When referring to a building or window, it can mean to face a certain direction. For example, La ventana da al parque. (The window overlooks the park.)

To seem or appear: It can express how something seems or appears to be. For example, Me da que va a llover. (It seems to me that it’s going to rain.)

To provide or supply: It can mean to provide or supply something. For example, La compañía da beneficios a sus empleados. (The company provides benefits to its employees.)

Real Life Examples of Dar in the Present Tense

Yo doy mi opinión con respeto. (I give my opinion respectfully.)

Tú das un buen ejemplo a tus hijos. (You set a good example for your children.)

Ella da clases de yoga los lunes. (She teaches yoga classes on Mondays.)

Nosotros damos la bienvenida a los nuevos vecinos. (We welcome the new neighbors.)

Ellos dan un concierto esta noche. (They are giving a concert tonight.)

¿Me das tu número de teléfono? (Can you give me your phone number?)

La empresa da capacitación a sus empleados. (The company provides training to its employees.)

Mis padres dan una fiesta por su aniversario. (My parents are throwing a party for their anniversary.)

¿Cuánto doy de propina? (How much should I tip?)

Los atletas dan su máximo esfuerzo. (The athletes are giving their best effort.)

El gobierno da ayuda a las familias necesitadas. (The government provides assistance to families in need.)

Mis amigos y yo damos un paseo por el parque. (My friends and I are taking a walk in the park.)

¿Me das un aventón a la estación? (Can you give me a ride to the station?)

La compañía da descuentos a clientes frecuentes. (The company offers discounts to frequent customers.)

Nosotros damos la bienvenida al año nuevo con esperanza. (We welcome the new year with hope.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.